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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Leonard Witbeen

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South Africa

Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse in South Africa has expressed scepticism over nuclear procurement plan

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse in South Africa has expressed scepticism over the government’s recent nuclear procurement plan and the PetroSA/Gazprombank investment deal, claiming they lack transparency and rationality. The endorsement of a 3.7-billion-rand deal and the pursuit of a new nuclear procurement process for two-thousand-500 megawatts are met with criticism. OUTA’s Wayne Duvenage suggests these decisions appear hasty and could be politically motivated, possibly driven by the upcoming 2024 […]

todayDecember 15, 2023 11

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World

Man charged over US synagogue president killing

A man has been charged with murder in the killing of a synagogue president in the US state of Michigan. Samantha Woll, the head of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue in Detroit, was found with stab wounds outside her home in October. Here is our correspondent Sally Patterson with the report.  

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City of Tshwane cautions residents to be vigilant of municipal refuse collectors

The City of Tshwane cautions residents to be vigilant of municipal refuse collectors and contractors soliciting Christmas gifts for the festive season. The municipality says residents are not obligated to provide gifts or money to refuse collection personnel. Any attempts to demand gifts or donations go against the city’s policies, and residents are urged to report such incidents. The city’s Selby Bokaba says monthly utility bills cover waste collection, and […]

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Namibia

Over 200 000 houses envisaged for construction in and beyond 2024

The updated National Housing Policy and its Implementation Action Plan outline ambitious goals, including the swift provision of services to 340,000 new plots and the construction of more than 200,000 houses over the forthcoming five years. Approved by the Cabinet in November 2023, the policy also entails scaling up and improving a minimum of 60% of current informal settlements nationwide from 2024 to 2029. President Hage Geingob unveiled these objectives […]

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Namibia

Ministry of Home Affairs making inroads with civil registration

The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Witbooi, disclosed that over 90 thousand birth certificates were issued this year through both fixed registration points and mobile registration services. During an address at the government information centre in Windhoek, Witbooi emphasized the critical significance of birth registration. She highlighted that it is a fundamental human right and serves as the cornerstone of a child's legal identity. This […]

todayDecember 14, 2023 25

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DA in Johannesburg has served court papers on the city for what it says is their wilful contempt of court

The DA in Johannesburg has served court papers on the city for what it says is their wilful contempt of court by reappointing Floyd Brink as City Manager. The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg had ruled that Brink’s appointment was unlawful, unconstitutional, and invalid. However, the council accepted a behind-closed-doors report to rehire Brink. The DA’s, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, says they are asking the court to find any employment contract or […]

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Researchers say they now know what causes morning sickness

Scientists say they have finally solved a millennia old mystery - pinpointing the exact cause of morning sickness. The research could lead to new treatment options for the estimated 80 percent of people who experience nausea and vomiting during their first trimester of pregnancy. Our correspondent Toni Waterman has more.  

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Namibia

Lack of mobility hinder police work

The Oshana Region's Namibian Police Force is persistently grappling with mobility challenges hindering their prompt response to reports. Consequently, Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria has taken a proactive step by making his designated vehicle available for use by police officers during times when other vehicles are unavailable. Sakaria disclosed this information, emphasizing the importance of officers being transparent with the public. He urged them to honestly communicate the unavailability […]

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SA’s Minister of Forestry welcomes the landmark decision to adopt a Global Goal on Adaptation at the COP28 climate conference

SA's Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, says South Africa welcomes the landmark decision to adopt a Global Goal on Adaptation at the COP28 climate conference held in Dubai. The global goal of adaptation is a collective commitment proposed by African countries in 2013 and established under the Paris Agreement, to drive political action and finance for adaptation on the same scale as mitigation. Creecy says this […]

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